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Known as the Music Professionals Network and coined the “LinkedIn for musicians” by Forbes, the Jammcard app connects the music community by way of an invite-only social network for vetted pros and live curated events. The Los Angeles-based company expanded to Atlanta and Nashville earlier this year, recently won the Gold award for Best Mobile App in Social Media at the W3 Awards, and has received investment from music mogul Quincy Jones. Along with their original content and JammJam events, the app has been credited for assembling live bands for some of today’s biggest acts, such as Gwen Stefani, Zedd, Maren Morris, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Jason Derulo and Grace VanderWaal, among many others. For information on Jammcard, visit jammcard.com.

(LOS ANGELES, CA) NOVEMBER 29, 2018 – Today, Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles share their intimate, pulsating live rendition of “Trade It All” from their exclusive JammJam performance, presented by Jammcard. The live session was recorded at Sayers Club in Hollywood, surrounded by Jammcard’s premier network of musicians, industry professionals, colleagues and friends.

Jammcard is the fast growing music tech startup known to most as the Music Professionals Network and coined the “LinkedIn for musicians” by Forbes. The Los Angeles-based community expanded to Atlanta and Nashville earlier this year and just this week, won the Gold award for Best Mobile App in Social Media at the W3 Awards. The W3 Awards recognize digital excellence worldwide within the tech industry. Jammcard also recently announced the completion of a $1MM seed round from a variety of entertainment industry members and tech angel investors, which included a strong investment from legend Quincy Jones.

The JammJam is one of Jammcard’s many facets, as the app’s base purpose is to connect the music community by way of an invite-only social network for vetted pros. The app has been credited for assembling live bands for some of today’s biggest acts, such as Gwen Stefani, Zedd, Maren Morris, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Jason Derulo and Grace VanderWaal, among many others. Previous JammJams include takeovers of Tower Records and Capitol Records, which featured a performance by Ty Dolla $ign, who, as a member of Jammcard, volunteered his talents for free.

Cory Henry is a multi-instrumentalist and producer with a catalog worthy of a man twice his age. His primary instrument is the organ, and he began playing at the age of two. At the age of six he competed at the Apollo Theater and made it to the finalist round. In 2010, he co-produced Jay White’s “Larger than Life”. Later that year he released his first album “Christmas With You”, which featured his lively renditions of Christmas classics and prominently showcased his skill as an improviser. Kim Burrell’s Grammy nominated and Stellar Award winning “Love” album released in 2011 boasted several tracks that were written and produced by Henry. Later on that year, he released a single entitled “Leave Me Alone” featuring his vocal artistry.

At the tender age of nineteen he had the opportunity to begin traveling with the Jazz legend Kenny Garrett as his organist in a stint that lasted three years. He has done television work playing on the third season of Sunday’s Best for BET and on the Jimmy Fallon Show. He has worked with Aretha Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Sara Bareilles, Stanley Brown, Ray Chew And The Crew, P. Diddy, Kirk Franklin, Rob Glasper, Ron Grant, Lalah Hathway, Derrick Hodge, Israel Houghton, Joe, Shaun Kingston, Donald Lawrence, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, Michael McDonald, Boyz 2 Men, NAS, Snarky Puppy, Tommy Sims, Bruce Springsteen, The Roots, Hezekiah Walker, Bishop Jeffrey White, the late Timothy Wright, and many others. Henry’s awe-inspiring impromptu YouTube performances have gained him a loyal and sizable following. His first album, “First Steps” was released in the July 2014 and was celebrated on iTunes as “New and Noteworthy” and debuted #1 on the iTunes charts. He is currently touring with Snarky Puppy, his own band “The Funk Apostles” and lending his talent to the production of several projects for other artists.

Just in time for Christmas, singer-songwriter Audra Mae, the great grand-niece of Judy Garland, shares her rendition of the enchanting classic “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”. Mae is also known for writing songs and singing with artists such as Christina Aguilera, The Chainsmokers, and Avicii. The intimate live video, presented by Jammcard, shows the captivating one-take performance of just Mae and pianist Dylan Meek together at United Recording Studios on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA.

“For me, ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ is about wishing the present away for the future,” explains Mae. “We all fall into the trap of believing that happiness is really somewhere else – rather than right here, right now. I think this song illustrates that melancholy mindset better than any other.”

Garland originally made “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” famous in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. The performance has since transcended generations, withstanding the test of time as a shimmering anthem mixing desperation with hope. “The world is better for her having existed,” Mae shares of Garland. “We all feel like we know her because she put her soul out there for us to connect with and relate to and I hope to carry that torch along with the rest of her admirers.”

Elmo Lovano, founder of Jammcard, a music tech startup known for bringing together top-notch artists and musicians, brought the show-stopping cover to life after a happenstance meeting of the minds between Meek and Mae in the Hollywood Hills. Mae explains, “Dylan Meek and I discovered each other as kindred music makers through this song at the after-party of fellow Jammcard member Ty Taylor’s solo show in LA. The party, as it just so happens, was held at a house in the Hollywood Hills where Judy used to hang. It’s worth mentioning that, until that night, I never sang ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’. Because of my distant relation to Judy, I always felt strange about putting myself out there like that. I was afraid of my interpretation being misread as exploitative. However, that particular night, it happened organically at Ty’s insistence… and so, in the late hours of the evening, at a baby grand piano, Dylan and I went for it and the whole room fell absolutely silent. I can only imagine that Judy herself would have loved leaning over a piano and singing while Dylan intuited her vibe. He’s beyond talented. And so was she.” Following the event, Lovano and Mae came together on the decision to record “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”.

“I am overjoyed that Jammcard allowed Dylan and I to recreate the magic of that after-party moment,” Mae adds. “I hope everyone who lays eyes or ears on our Jammcard performance feels our total sincerity. Most of all, I hope every true fan of Judy Garland and Harold Arlen [the original composer] feels the respect and reverence we have for her immense power and immortal influence over everyone who came after her. Without her, there would be no us. So, here’s to Judy and to Harold. Forever may she reign as the queen of our hearts. And forever may he be remembered as the man who penned one of the most iconic ballads of all time.”

The Jammcard Exclusive performance can be seen now on their YouTube channel here.

ABOUT AUDRA MAE:

Audra Mae is a singer-songwriter/performer from Oklahoma, based in Nashville, by way of Los Angeles. Her albums can be found on all music platforms, the most recent of which is entitled Love, Audra Mae. She has written and sung songs for Christina Aguilera, The Chainsmokers, Little Big Town, Céline Dion, Kelly Clarkson, Fallout Boy, Miranda Lambert, Pentatonix and Avicii. For music and more, visit audramaemusic.com.

ABOUT JAMMCARD:

Known as the Music Professionals Network and coined the “LinkedIn for musicians” by Forbes, the Jammcard app connects the music community by way of an invite-only social network for vetted pros and live curated events. The Los Angeles-founded company expanded to Atlanta and Nashville earlier this year, recently won the Gold award for Best Mobile App in Social Media at the W3 Awards, and has received investment from music mogul Quincy Jones. Along with their original content and JammJam events, the app has been credited for assembling live bands for some of today’s biggest acts, such as Gwen Stefani, Zedd, Maren Morris, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Jason Derulo and Grace VanderWaal, among many others. For information on Jammcard, visit jammcard.com.

(LOS ANGELES, CA) MARCH 5, 2019 – Jammcard launches the live video of Robin Thicke performing his hit “Magic” from their in demand, invite-only pop up event, the JammJam.

The Masked Singer star stunned attendees with a surprise performance at Jammcard’s event hosted at The Live House in Hollywood, CA. Jammcard paired Thicke with New Orleans 8-piece brass ensemble The Soul Rebels and his band, Black Daddy, for this special event. Robin and The Soul Rebels met at 6pm, day of show, and performed the set just a few hours later. It was electric. The performance included covers of Michael Jackson’s classic “Rock With You” and Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together,” as well as Thicke’s “Lost Without U” and a New Orleans brass style version of his hit “Blurred Lines” for the big finish. Throughout the show Thicke bounced between piano and mic, performing alongside his band, Black Daddy, under the musical direction of Larry Cox who he’s worked with for 19 years. The session also included the debut LA performance of rising female rapper, Chika, and LA’s power trio The Truth Band.

The JammJam is a regular event thrown by Jammcard that seeks to create freestyle and intimate live performances with the world’s leading musicians. At its core, Jammcard connects the professional music community by way of an invite-only, app based social network for vetted pros. The app is responsible for assembling live bands for some of today’s biggest acts, such as Gwen Stefani, Zedd, Maren Morris, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Jason Derulo and Grace VanderWaal, among many others. Previous JammJams include takeovers of Tower Records and Capitol Records, and performances by Ty Dolla $ign, Terrace Martin, Cory Henry, Kamasi Washington, Judith Hill, Jeremy Renner, Ronald Bruner Jr., Devon “Stixx” Taylor and many more.

Jammcard’s community won the Gold award for Best Mobile App in Social Media at the tech industry’s W3 Awards and has earned the investment of cultural icon Quincy Jones.

Robin Thicke has established himself as one of the most respected singer songwriters in soul and R&B music today. Born in Los Angeles, Robin Thicke taught himself to play piano at the age of 12 and by 16 was writing and producing songs for top R&B artists. At the age of 21, he had written and produced songs on over 20 gold and platinum albums including Michael Jackson, Marc Anthony, Pink, Christina Aguilera, Usher, Jennifer Hudson and others. One year later he signed with Jimmy Iovine and Interscope records. The musician and composer released his critically acclaimed debut album, A Beautiful World, in 2003 under the name Thicke. The collection was followed by a succession of five critically acclaimed gold and platinum selling album releases. Robin’s sixth studio album, Blurred Lines, garnered three GRAMMY nominations in 2013. “Blurred Lines” scored the highest audience ever recorded and broke records by climbing to #1 on 5 radio charts simultaneously (Top 40, Rhythm, Urban, Hot AC & Urban AC) – the first time this has ever been done by an artist. Robin’s recent singles include the undeniably danceable pop record “Back Together” featuring Nicki Minaj, emotionally charged track “Deep” featuring Nas, and a R&B classic “Morning Sun”.

A former member of the Brooklyn-based jazz ensemble Snarky Puppy, Cory Henry is known for delivering almost two decades of genre-bending music. Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles recently released album Art of Love, blending blues, soul, R&B, Afrobeat, Gospel, and Jazz, blurring genres and continuing to upend expectations.

Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles stepped out in full force with their eclectic sound alongside Gospel legend, B.Slade at a recent JammJam, entertaining a packed room of the industry’s finest musicians. Lasting over ten minutes, this emotional and collaborative performance seeks to unify its audience with aspirational messaging appropriate and necessary for the current social climate.

(from 10:09 on the video)

We all need more grace

Lord please help me make it back home safely to my family tonight

Lord please help me I don’t really wanna die

I don’t wanna be another hashtag I don’t wanna die.

Blood and crime spreading on the streets

People can’t find enough to eat

Now our kids can’t go out and play

That’s the state of the world today

Drugs and crime spreading on our streets

People can’t find enough to eat

Our kids can’t go out and play

That’s the state of the world, but we’re gonna come together right now

Everybody come together. Right now.

(12:22)

We’re gonna come together

Right now

It don’t matter what your color is

Right now

We all bleed the same blood

Right now

If I see you down, then I’m gonna lift you back up.

“This was a life changing moment for me. Having so many people I look up to, with some of my favorite musicians ever, in one room, coming together and soaking in this music, all for the love of music and community.” Jammcard founder and musician, Elmo Lovano, reflects. “Music seeps out of Cory effortlessly. It’s an incredible thing to witness, and I feel this video has actually captured that.”

ABOUT JAMMCARD AND JAMMJAM:

At its core, Jammcard connects the professional music community by way of an invite-only, app based social network for vetted pros. Jammcard also taps its exclusive members for high-level content and performance opportunities to promote their members’ careers and highlight their unparalleled talents. The JammJam is an intimate live event series, curated by Jammcard, of unrehearsed, collaborative performances with the world’s leading musicians. Previous JammJams include takeovers of Tower Records and Capitol Records, and performances by Ty Dolla $ign, Terrace Martin, Cory Henry, Judith Hill, Kamasi Washington and Robin Thicke, amongst countless others. Jammcard is also responsible for quickly assembling live bands for some of today’s biggest acts, such as Gwen Stefani, Zedd, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Grace VanderWaal.

Jammcard recently won the prestigious W3 Gold Award in Social Media and has earned the investment of cultural icon, Quincy Jones.

Cory Henry may be best known for his role in Snarky Puppy, the instrumental jazz-pop orchestra hailed by Rolling Stone as “one of the more versatile groups on the planet right now.” At six, he made his debut at Harlem’s legendary Apollo Theater, and at nineteen, he joined the touring band of jazz icon Kenny Garrett. Since then, he’s toured or recorded with everyone from Bruce Springsteen and The Roots to P. Diddy and Yolanda Adams in addition to cracking the Top 10 on Billboard’s Jazz charts with a pair of solo albums. NPR called him “a master” and said his “musical charisma is a match for a nearly 400 pound organ,” while Keyboard Magazine dubbed his playing “soulful, church-y, playful, restrained, and virtuosic,” and The Boston Globe raved that “if anyone’s going to preach the gospel of the Hammond organ, it should be Cory Henry.” While his keyboard playing often draws comparisons to Oscar Peterson and Herbie Hancock, Henry’s singing reveals a whole different side of his musical personality, one that synthesizes everything from Michael Jackson and Marvin Gaye to Stevie Wonder and Prince.

Henry pieced together The Funk Apostles’ lineup out of players he met on the road over the years, and each member of the band is an all-star in their own right. Guitarist Adam Agati, who co-wrote theArt of Love‘s lyrics with Henry, has worked with everyone from Booker T. Jones to Ludacris, while bassist Sharay Reed has performed with Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Chakha Khan, and more. Henry met drummer TaRon Lockett while he was playing with Snarky Puppy, but he’s performed with some of the biggest names in R&B including Erykah Badu and Montell Jordan, and keyboardist Nick Semrad’s credits include Miss Lauryn Hill, Bilal, and Gabriel Garzon-Montano.

(LOS ANGELES, CA) May 13, 2019, a whole lot of rhythm was goin’ down at Live House in Los Angeles last Thursday, May 9, at the “George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic JammJam” presented by Jammcard. George Clinton, the man who invented P-funk, was in attendance to witness stellar roof-tearing performances by some of his best-known acolytes including Ice Cube, Anderson .Paak, CeeLo Green, Eddie Griffin, Battlecat plus members of the original Parliament Funkadelic. Clinton testified, “They had me crying like a bitch with tears of joy.”

At one point, Ice Cube jumped into the JammJam circle and performed “That New Funkadelic” with Flea, Eddie Griffin, George Clinton and the original Parliament Funkadelic all dancing and singing gang vocals. Anderson .Paak joined in and improvised over “One Nation Under a Groove” and then went over to the drum set and drum battled with the drummer influencer sensation Eric Moore. Some more of the best musicians in the world jumped in to play as well, including Stanley Randolph (Stevie Wonder’s drummer), Ari O’Neal (Beyoncé’s guitarist), Nisan Stewart (Missy Elliott, Jamie Foxx, 50 Cent’s drummer/producer/musical director), Jae Deal (Janet Jackson, Elton John’s arranger), Lynette Williams (Childish Gambino’s keyboardist) and Elmo Lovano (Jammcard’s founder & CEO).

Jammcard is the fast-growing music tech startup known to most as the Music Professionals Network and coined the “LinkedIn for musicians” by Forbes. The Los Angeles-based community expanded to Atlanta and Nashville earlier this year and just this week, won the Gold award for Best Mobile App in Social Media at the W3 Awards. The W3 Awards recognize digital excellence worldwide within the tech industry. Jammcard also recently announced the completion of a $1MM seed round from a variety of entertainment industry members and tech angel investors, including music legend Quincy Jones.

The JammJam is one of Jammcard’s many facets, as the app’s base purpose is to connect the music community by way of an invite-only social network for vetted pros. The app has been credited for assembling live bands for some of today’s biggest acts, such as Gwen Stefani, Zedd, Maren Morris, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Jason Derulo and Grace VanderWaal, among many others. Previous JammJams include takeovers of Tower Records and Capitol Records, and has featured performances by Ty Dolla $ign, Robin Thicke, Judith Hill, Cory Henry, Kamasi Washington and many more.

(LOS ANGELES, CA) A whole lot of rhythm was goin’ down at Live House in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 9, at the “George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic JammJam” presented by Jammcard. George Clinton, the man who invented P-funk, was in attendance to witness stellar roof-tearing performances by some of his best-known acolytes including Ice Cube, Anderson .Paak, CeeLo Green, Eddie Griffin, Battlecat plus members of the original Parliament Funkadelic. Clinton testified, “They had me crying like a bitch with tears of joy.”

At one point, Ice Cube jumped into the JammJam circle and performed “That New Funkadelic” with Flea, Eddie Griffin, George Clinton and the original Parliament Funkadelic all dancing and singing gang vocals. Anderson .Paak joined in and improvised over “One Nation Under a Groove” and then went over to the drum set and drum battled with the drummer influencer sensation Eric Moore. Some more of the best musicians in the world jumped in to play as well, including Stanley Randolph (Stevie Wonder’s drummer), Ari O’Neal (Beyoncé’s guitarist), Nisan Stewart (Missy Elliott, Jamie Foxx, 50 Cent’s drummer/producer/musical director), Jae Deal (Janet Jackson, Elton John’s arranger), Lynette Williams (Childish Gambino’s keyboardist) and Elmo Lovano (Jammcard’s founder & CEO).

Jammcard is the fast-growing music tech startup known to most as the Music Professionals Network and coined the “LinkedIn for musicians” by Forbes. The Los Angeles-based community expanded to Atlanta and Nashville earlier this year and just this week, won the Gold award for Best Mobile App in Social Media at the W3 Awards. The W3 Awards recognize digital excellence worldwide within the tech industry. Jammcard also recently announced the completion of a $1MM seed round from a variety of entertainment industry members and tech angel investors, including music legend Quincy Jones.

The JammJam is one of Jammcard’s many facets, as the app’s base purpose is to connect the music community by way of an invite-only social network for vetted pros. The app has been credited for assembling live bands for some of today’s biggest acts, such as Gwen Stefani, Zedd, Maren Morris, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Jason Derulo, and Grace VanderWaal, among many others. Previous JammJams include takeovers of Tower Records and Capitol Records, and has featured performances by Ty Dolla $ign, Robin Thicke, Judith Hill, Cory Henry, Kamasi Washington and many more.

Thursday night, at the invite-only Women of Jammcard JammJam event, Lauren Jauregui brought down the house alongside a slew of surprise guests like Chika, Sheléa, Madame Gandhi and Mads Paige. Hosted by Jammcard, the Music Professionals Network, the room was filled with a powerful energy, both onstage and in the audience, were captivated by the one-of-a-kind performance that only takes place at the JammJam. Backing Jauregui, Chika, Sheléa and the other artists who jumped in to perform were some of the top female musicians in the scene, including Nicole Row (Panic at the Disco), Kat Dyson (Prince), Angie Swan (David Byrne/Adam Lambert), Bianca Richardson (Willow Smith), Kyle Moscovich (Macklemore/Kanye West), Bonnie McIntosh (Selena Gomez), Ayla Tesler-Mabe (18 year old guitar influencer), and Victoria Theodore (Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder).

Jauregui, one of today’s top artists making waves this year, amplified the jam-packed room with songs like recent singles “More Than That” and “Expectations,” along with debuting some new tunes and even covering Lesley Gore’s 60s classic hit “You Don’t Own Me.” Jammcard (intentionally) built her band for the event the day before the performance, keeping Jauregui, her band, and the audience, on the tips of their toes.

Jammcard partnered with She Is The Music (SITM) to curate the special night at Live House in Hollywood. SITM is a nonprofit organization increasing the number of women working in music – songwriters, engineers, producers, artists and industry professionals. Jammcard is an app that connects the music community by way of an invite-only social network for vetted pros. The booming Los Angeles-founded music tech startup was coined the “LinkedIn for musicians” by Forbes. Jammcard was founded by Elmo Lovano, a well-known drummer and musical director who has worked with Juliette Lewis, Skrillex, James Fauntleroy, Miley Cyrus and Christina Perri, among many others.

The JammJam is a reoccurring exclusive gathering of some of the greatest musicians and music professionals in the world. The most recent JammJam event honored George Clinton who performed alongside Ice Cube, Anderson .Paak, CeeLo Green, Eddie Griffin, Battlecat, plus members of the original Parliament Funkadelic, and even Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers took to the stage (watch here). Other past artists include Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles, Robin Thicke with the Soul Rebels, Judith Hill, Terrace Martin with Kamasi Washington, and Ty Dolla $ign.

For more information on Jammcard and membership applications, visit jammcard.com.

ABOUT LAUREN JAUREGUI:

Lauren Jauregui is an artist, singer, songwriter, creative and humanitarian. The 23-year-old has embarked on the next chapter of her career with the release of her debut solo song “Expectations” via Columbia Records. The track was written by Jauregui and provides fans the first glimpse into new music from the award-winning artist, which will continue to roll out into 2019. Jauregui spent most of 2018 in the studio with writers/producers like Khaled Rohaim, Illangelo, Kid Harpoon, King Henry, Ilsey Juber, and Alex Hope. True to her artistic ethos, this next phase of Jauregui’s career finds her fully expressing her creativity in every aspect of her art, from writing songs to conceptualizing and editing videos. In January, Jauregui was included as a 2019 member of Forbes’ prestigious 30 Under 30 list. She has been featured on the cover of magazines such as NYLON, Ladygunn, tmrw, Coup de Mainand King Kong Magazine. Outside of the studio, Jauregui has spent much of her life developing her talents beyond being a vocalist, from engaging in political activism and using her wide-ranging social platform as a mouthpiece to share her views. With over 12 million followers across social media, Jauregui understands the power of her platform and her voice as a young member of society. She is politically outspoken and actively involved in protests. She has written several open letters since the 2016 United States presidential election, criticizing Donald Trump and his policies, including the “Muslim ban”, calling it “disrespectful to Humanity”. She penned an open letter to members of the Republican Party, which was published by Billboard in November 2016. She has marched with students from Parkland, FL for gun reform and has joined them on panels and for media interviews. As she gears up for the release of her debut solo album, she will continue her activism, imploring fans to be vocal about their stances, fight for human rights and get out and vote to make a difference.

ABOUT JAMMCARD:

Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network. The Jammcard mobile app connects the music community by way of an invite-only social network for vetted pros. The booming Los Angeles-founded music tech startup was coined the “LinkedIn for musicians” by Forbes. Jammcard was founded by Elmo Lovano, a well-known drummer and musical director who has worked with Juliette Lewis, Skrillex, James Fauntleroy, Miley Cyrus and Christina Perri, among many others.

The app is credited for assembling live bands for some of today’s biggest acts, such as Gwen Stefani, Zedd, Maren Morris, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Jason Derulo and Grace VanderWaal, amongst a lengthy list of today’s major touring acts and music festivals. Over the last year, the startup gained funding from entertainment mogul Quincy Jones and made warm-welcomed expansions to Atlanta and Nashville. Jammcard also produces original content, their much-known event the JammJam, and now, feature films.

Recently, at the invite-only Women of JammcardJammJam event, Lauren Jauregui brought down the house alongside a slew of surprise guests like Chika, Sheléa, Madame Gandhi and Mads Paige. Hosted by Jammcard, the ‘LinkedIn for Professional Musicians,’ the room was filled with a powerful energy, both onstage and in the audience, were captivated by the one-of-a-kind performance that only takes place at the JammJam. Backing Jauregui, Chika, Sheléa and the other artists who jumped in to perform were some of the top female musicians in the scene, including Nicole Row (Panic at the Disco), Kat Dyson (Prince), Angie Swan (David Byrne/Adam Lambert), Bianca Richardson (Willow Smith), Kyla Moscovich (Macklemore/Kanye West), Bonnie McIntosh (Selena Gomez), Ayla Tesler-Mabe (18 year old guitar influencer), and Victoria Theodore (Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder).

Today, Jauregui and Jammcard share the video of her performing the major hit “More Than That,” an intimate rendition that amplified the jam-packed room. The video gives a rare, unfiltered look at Jauregui’s natural talent. That night, she also performed her single “Expectations,” debuted some new songs and covered Lesley Gore’s 60s classic hit “You Don’t Own Me.” Jammcard (intentionally) built her band for the event the day before the performance, keeping Jauregui, her band, and the audience, on the tips of their toes.

Jammcard partnered with She Is The Music (SITM) to curate the special night at Live House in Hollywood. SITM is a nonprofit organization increasing the number of women working in music – songwriters, engineers, producers, artists and industry professionals. Jammcard is an app that connects the music community by way of an invite-only social network for vetted pros. The booming Los Angeles-founded music tech startup is ultimately known as the Music Professionals Network and was coined the “LinkedIn for musicians” by Forbes. Jammcard was founded by Elmo Lovano, a well-known drummer and musical director who has worked with Juliette Lewis, Skrillex, James Fauntleroy, Miley Cyrus and Christina Perri, among many others.

The JammJam is a reoccurring exclusive gathering of some of the greatest musicians and music professionals in the world. The most recent JammJam event honored George Clinton who performed alongside Ice Cube, Anderson .Paak, CeeLo Green, Eddie Griffin, Battlecat, plus members of the original Parliament Funkadelic, and even Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers took to the stage (watch here). Other past artists include Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles, Robin Thicke with the Soul Rebels, Judith Hill, Terrace Martin with Kamasi Washington, and Ty Dolla $ign.

For more information on Jammcard and membership applications, visit jammcard.com.

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ABOUT LAUREN JAUREGUI:

Lauren Jauregui is an artist, singer, songwriter, creative and humanitarian. The 23-year-old has embarked on the next chapter of her career with the release of her debut solo song “Expectations” via Columbia Records. The track was written by Jauregui and provides fans the first glimpse into new music from the award-winning artist, which will continue to roll out into 2019. Jauregui spent most of 2018 in the studio with writers/producers like Khaled Rohaim, Illangelo, Kid Harpoon, King Henry, Ilsey Juber, and Alex Hope. True to her artistic ethos, this next phase of Jauregui’s career finds her fully expressing her creativity in every aspect of her art, from writing songs to conceptualizing and editing videos. In January, Jauregui was included as a 2019 member of Forbes’ prestigious 30 Under 30 list. She has been featured on the cover of magazines such as NYLON, Ladygunn, tmrw, Coup de Main and King Kong Magazine. Outside of the studio, Jauregui has spent much of her life developing her talents beyond being a vocalist, from engaging in political activism and using her wide-ranging social platform as a mouthpiece to share her views. With over 12 million followers across social media, Jauregui understands the power of her platform and her voice as a young member of society. She is politically outspoken and actively involved in protests. She has written several open letters since the 2016 United States presidential election, criticizing Donald Trump and his policies, including the “Muslim ban”, calling it “disrespectful to Humanity”. She penned an open letter to members of the Republican Party, which was published by Billboard in November 2016. She has marched with students from Parkland, FL for gun reform and has joined them on panels and for media interviews. As she gears up for the release of her debut solo album, she will continue her activism, imploring fans to be vocal about their stances, fight for human rights and get out and vote to make a difference.

ABOUT JAMMCARD:

Jammcard is the Music Professionals Network. The Jammcard mobile app connects the music community by way of an invite-only social network for vetted pros. The booming Los Angeles-founded music tech startup was coined the “LinkedIn for musicians” by Forbes. Jammcard was founded by Elmo Lovano, a well-known drummer and musical director who has worked with Juliette Lewis, Skrillex, James Fauntleroy, Miley Cyrus and Christina Perri, among many others.

The app is credited for assembling live bands for some of today’s biggest acts, such as Gwen Stefani, Zedd, Maren Morris, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Jason Derulo and Grace VanderWaal, amongst a lengthy list of today’s major touring acts and music festivals. Over the last year, the startup gained funding from entertainment mogul Quincy Jones and made warm-welcomed expansions to Atlanta and Nashville. Jammcard also produces original content, their much-known event the JammJam, and now, feature films.

” So stoked that Jammcard is coming to New York City! I love seeing the growth of this movement spread across the country.”

– Brian Newman (bandleader/trumpeter – Lady Gaga, Tony Bennet)

“I’m excited for Jammcard to finally come to NY! I love what they’ve been doing in LA and I think it will bring a lot of us together and expose great talent in NY”

-Christina Perri (multi-platinum artist)

“I am very excited for Jammcard in New York!” It’s a great way to meet and connect with more musicians in our industry and it is needed in our city”

-Francesca Dardani (violinist – Madonna, Stevie Wonder, St. Vincent)

“Jammcard is such an impactful component to what many musicians and artists alike have been looking for. A community, tailored just for all of us, where we can not only network with the best and learn from each other but a platform that can really help open doors for musicians/artists to build and fine-tune their careers. I’m really excited for what will open up here in NY with Jammcard, being that we are so bountiful in numbers and rich with talent here on the east coast!!”

(New York City, NY) September 18, 2019 – Jammcard, the booming Los Angeles-founded music tech startup ultimately known as the Music Professionals Network and coined the “LinkedIn for musicians” by Forbes, announces today that they’re expanding to New York City. Founded by Elmo Lovano, the app connects the music community by way of an invite-only social network for vetted pros and highly curated, exclusive event gatherings. Lovano is a well-known drummer and musical director who has worked with Juliette Lewis, Skrillex, James Fauntleroy, Miley Cyrus and Christina Perri, among many others.

“I’m beyond excited to build Jammcard New York. We’ve received a ton of love from NY music professionals already and I can’t wait to watch it blossom. The NY music scene is so special and unique. I look forward to doing all we can to connect the dots between all of our cities and grow opportunities for our members nationwide.” – Jammcard founder, Elmo Lovano.

Jammcard has built a reputation as one of LA’s best kept secrets yet simultaneously has become one of the music industry’s biggest players since its foundation. Jammcard is everywhere. The app is credited for assembling live bands for some of today’s biggest acts, such as Gwen Stefani, Zedd, Maren Morris, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Jason Derulo and Grace VanderWaal, amongst an endless list of today’s major touring acts. Over the last year, the startup gained funding from entertainment mogul Quincy Jones and made warm-welcomed expansions to Atlanta and Nashville (see here in The Tennessean).

Not only is Jammcard a network for professional musicians, but it extends into curated content like ‘How I Got The Gig,’ ‘Gear Goggles,’ and more. Their exclusive JammJamevents bring musicians together in one jam-packed room for a one-of-a-kind show that brings together all-stars and special guests for an epic improv showcase. The most recent event featured singer Lauren Jauregui who performed hits like “More Than That” with an all-female focused night that also included surprise guests like Chika, Sheléa and Mads. Prior to that, as covered by Rolling Stone, the JammJam honored the legendary George Clinton, hitting the stage alongside Ice Cube, Anderson .Paak, CeeLo Green, Eddie Griffin, Battlecat, plus members of the original Parliament Funkadelic, and even Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers (see here). Other past performers include Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles, Robin Thicke and the Soul Rebels, Terrace Martin, Judith Hill, Kamasi Washington and Ty Dolla $ign.

Since inception, Jammcard has been making steady waves in the media, receiving love from Forbes, Billboard, etc. Even this summer, the veil had been lifted beyond industry trade publications with word spreading about Phil Cornish’s curation in Kanye’s Sunday Service in pop culture outlets DAZED andGQ; not to mention the massive appearance of over 50 artists from the network who hit the stage over the two weekends at Coachella this spring, with acts like Childish Gambino, Janelle Monáe, Khalid, and Black Pink, among a handful of other artists.

Now, due to an overwhelming request for access in the East Coast, the time has come to take on New York City. To celebrate the NYC launch, Jammcard will host one of its trademark invite-only JammJams in early October with some very special local guest appearances. To inquire about the NYC JammJam event, please contact Cory Councill at Big Hassle Media (cory@bighassle.com).

For more information on Jammcard and membership applications, visit jammcard.com

(LOS ANGELES, CA) JANUARY 28, 2019 – Jammcard, the booming Los Angeles-founded music tech startup ultimately known as the Music Professionals Network and coined the “the musician’s LinkedIn” by Forbes, announces that they are launching their own collective this week, Jammcard Music. Long anticipated as the next step for the fast growing network, Jammcard has been waiting for just the right artist to kick off the exciting new venture. The first release will be a new album from the multi-talented, Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter and performer Terrace Martin. The album, Terrace Martin’s Gray Area – Live at the JammJam will be released this Friday, January 31, in partnership with Sounds of Crenshaw and Empire Distribution, and features live recordings from Jammcard’s trademark event, the JammJam. Taking place at Studio A of United Recording in Los Angeles, the jaw dropping performance showcases some of today’s most talented jazz musicians fully tapped into their creative peak.

“I really believe what Jammcard is doing is the forefront. I don’t think anybody knows the level of greatness of what Jammcard and the JammJam is doing.” – Terrace Martin

Along with Terrace Martin, the blazing JammJam also features Ronald Bruner Jr., Kamasi Washington, Maurice “Mobetta” Brown, Ben Wendel, Paul Cornish, and Joshua Crumbly. The set is filled with some of the most exciting and powerful jazz music created in years. And Studio A of United Recording was literally packed with 300 Jammcard members surrounding the performers in the now known JammJam circle.

“It was a beautiful exchange of energy to have people that close to you in the midst of the music. Because we do life music. We do human being music. We’re trying to help heal souls, and heal ourselves. So through that sometimes you need to feel your brothers and sisters, you need to feel them as close as possible to you to make sure the right message is conveyed to the public.” – Terrace Martin

The debut video from the album was released today. It features the song “For Free?” which Terrace wrote with Kendrick Lamar (the original is on Kendrick’s “To Pimp a Butterfly”, which Terrace co-wrote and produced). The video features a full length jazz instrumental live version of that song, with insane solo’s from Ronald Bruner Jr. and Paul Cornish, and an intro that Terrace says “tells the story of how my people are being treated right now.”

“It’s an honor to work with Terrace. We have a great chemisty creatively, and he inspires me to try new things and keep going. It was his idea to have Jammcard start releasing music. So there’s no better way to start than by releasing his.” – Elmo Lovano, founder/CEO of Jammcard and producer of Live at the JammJam

The JammJam is a highly curated live music event produced by Jammcard. It has brought the music community together to celebrate some of the biggest members of the industry such as, Quincy Jones and George Clinton. Performances have featured a variety of stars ranging from Ty Dolla $ign, Ice Cube, Jacob Collier, Judith Hill, Chika, Battlecat, Lauren Jauregui, Cory Henry, Anderson .Paak, to Mono Neon and of course, Terrace Martin and Kamasi Washington.

Jammcard started out as one of LA’s best kept secrets before expanding to Atlanta, Nashville and New York, now known as one of the music industry’s biggest players. The app is credited for assembling live bands for some of today’s biggest acts, such as Gwen Stefani, Zedd, Maren Morris, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Jason Derulo and Grace VanderWaal, amongst an endless list of today’s major touring acts. Over the last year, the startup gained funding from entertainment mogul Quincy Jones and made warm-welcomed expansions to Atlanta, Nashville and New york.

Since inception, Jammcard has been making steady waves in the media, receiving praise from Pollstar, Forbes, Rolling Stone and Billboard, as well as their involvement with Phil Cornish’s curation of Kanye’s Sunday Service in pop culture outlets DAZEDand GQ.

ABOUT TERRACE MARTIN:

A three-time GRAMMY-nominated artist/producer/multi-instrumentalist from the Crenshaw District, Terrace Martin is renowned as being one of the top jazz musicians in the world and has become a creative engine at the epicenter of LA’s progressive hip-hop scene. His noteworthy production has included major collaborations with Kendrick Lamar (good kid, M.A.A.D. city & the GRAMMY-winning To Pimp a Butterfly), Travis Scott, Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Herbie Hancock, and many other influential artists. Among the most versatile musicians and producers of his generation, Terrace’s path is leading him in parallel with the greats including Quincy Jones and Dr. Dre, while also launching his vibrant, progressive, genre-crossing record label, Sounds of Crenshaw.

Today, Grammy-nominated producer, singer-songwriter, musician Terrace Martin shares a brand new album, Terrace Martin’s Gray Area – Live at the JammJam, with one of a kind live performances featuring an array of today’s top stars in jazz, hip-hop and more, like Kamasi Washington, Ben Wendel, Ronald Bruner Jr., Maurice “Mobetta” Brown, Paul Cornish, and Joshua Crumbly. The collection was recorded live in-the-round with a full audience at one of Jammcard’s trademark events, the JammJam. This will be the first release from Jammcard Music, in partnership with Sounds of Crenshaw, and EMPIRE Distribution.

“It was a beautiful exchange of energy to have people that close to you in the midst of the music. Because we do life music. We do human-being music. We’re trying to help heal souls, and heal ourselves. So through that sometimes you need to feel your brothers and sisters, you need to feel them as close as possible to you to make sure the right message is conveyed to the public.” – Terrace Martin

Gray Area is laced with nuances of modern society in troubled times. Terrace shares the dissatisfied feelings of his brothers with a jarring edition of the “Star Spangled Banner” and later reimagines the song “For Free?”, one of his many collaborations with hip-hop superstar Kendrick Lamar. Terrace originally wrote the song with Kendrick for the album To Pimp a Butterfly, which Terrace also co-wrote and produced. A video of the performance was released earlier this week, with a full length jazz instrumental live version of that song, with insane solo’s from Ronald Bruner Jr. and Paul Cornish, with an intro where Terrace “tells the story of how my people are being treated right now.”

Audiences will be captivated by the personal touches and trailblazing political statements made on Gray Area during this pivotal moment in history. One that could only be showcased in the Jammcard community, where today’s most influential voices are heard and true musicianship is put on full display. Taking place at Studio A of United Recording in Los Angeles, the jaw dropping performance was packed with 300 Jammcard members surrounding the performers, witnessing their creative peak.

“It’s an honor to work with Terrace. We have a great chemistry creatively, and he inspires me to try new things and keep going. It was his idea to have Jammcard start releasing music. So there’s no better way to start than by releasing his.” – Elmo Lovano, founder & CEO of Jammcard and producer of the JammJam.

“I really believe what Jammcard is doing is the forefront. I don’t think anybody knows the level of greatness of what Jammcard and the JammJam is doing.” – Terrace Martin

The JammJam is a highly curated live music event produced by Jammcard. It has brought the music community together to celebrate some of the biggest members of the industry such as, Quincy Jones and George Clinton. Performances have featured a variety of stars ranging from Ty Dolla $ign, Ice Cube, Jacob Collier, Judith Hill, Chika, Battlecat, Lauren Jauregui, Cory Henry, Anderson .Paak, to Mono Neon and of course, Terrace Martin and Kamasi Washington.

ABOUT TERRACE MARTIN:
A three-time GRAMMY-nominated artist/producer/multi-instrumentalist from the Crenshaw District, Terrace Martin is renowned as being one of the top jazz musicians in the world and has become a creative engine at the epicenter of LA’s progressive hip-hop scene. His noteworthy production has included major collaborations with Kendrick Lamar (good kid, M.A.A.D. city & the GRAMMY-winning To Pimp a Butterfly), Travis Scott, Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Herbie Hancock, and many other influential artists. Among the most versatile musicians and producers of his generation, Terrace’s path is leading him in parallel with the greats including Quincy Jones and Dr. Dre, while also launching his vibrant, progressive, genre-crossing record label, Sounds of Crenshaw.

ABOUT JAMMCARD:
Jammcard started out as one of LA’s best kept secrets before expanding to Atlanta, Nashville and New York, now known as one of the music industry’s biggest players. Jammcard is ultimately known as the Music Professionals Network and was coined the “the musician’s LinkedIn” by Forbes. The app is credited for assembling live bands for some of today’s biggest acts, such as Gwen Stefani, Zedd, Maren Morris, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Jason Derulo and Grace VanderWaal, amongst an endless list of today’s major touring acts. Over the last year, the startup gained funding from entertainment mogul Quincy Jones and made warm-welcomed expansions to Atlanta, Nashville and New York.

Since inception, Jammcard has been making steady waves in the media, receiving praise from Pollstar, Forbes, Rolling Stone and Billboard, as well as their involvement with Phil Cornish’s curation of Kanye’s Sunday Service in pop culture outlets DAZED and GQ.

Jammcard, the Los Angeles-founded music tech startup ultimately known as the Music Professionals Network and coined the “LinkedIn for musicians” by Forbes, announces a brand new booking feature that will open up opportunities for the music industry community like never before.

With the new Jammcard Booking feature, any level of musician, from top level pro to aspiring pro and hobbyist, is able to book the best music professionals to record, produce, mix, arrange, teach, mentor and/or consult. Anyone can now install the app and send a booking request to members, but only members can list their services and get booked. New and existing members will find the Jammcard Booking feature available for use today. Download Jammcard via the App Store (currently available only in the US for IOS and Android).

New members can create and share a Jammcard profile to be booked and build their creative portfolio highlighting their skills, experiences, videos, photos, tracks, tour dates, media, gear, etc. Whether they’re a musician, producer, singer, songwriter, music director, creative director, manager, live/studio engineer, crew, etc., Jammcard provides a vetted network of members to connect with to accomplish their professional needs.

Current members are based in the US, with the majority residing in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville and Atlanta. Each member is vetted carefully to ensure everyone in the app is an active professional.

Jammcard Booking also looks to eliminate a long lasting industry problem that is especially of interest with many professionals suddenly out of work as of late. The prevailing issue musicians have experienced is having to wait weeks, months, and sometimes even years to get paid. The team at Jammcard knew this was fundamentally wrong and decided now is a better time than ever to address the problem. The team is composed of music professionals who feel the pain personally and wanted to stand up for a change. The goal: keep business safe, secure and simple. Jammcard will ensure payment is sent quickly and directly.

Jammcard has made a name for itself over the years as a social marketplace for music professionals. Founded by Elmo Lovano, the app’s core is to connect the music community by way of an invite-only social network for vetted pros and highly curated, exclusive event gatherings. Lovano is a well-known drummer and musical director who has worked with Juliette Lewis, Skrillex, James Fauntleroy, Miley Cyrus and Christina Perri, among many others.

The app has been credited for assembling live bands for some of today’s biggest acts, such as Gwen Stefani, Zedd, Maren Morris, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Jason Derulo and Grace VanderWaal, amongst an endless list of today’s major touring acts.

Their exclusive JammJam events bring musicians together in one jam-packed room for a one-of-a-kind show that brings together all-stars and special guests for an epic improv showcase. Past performances include a variety of stars ranging from Ty Dolla $ign, Ice Cube, Jacob Collier, Judith Hill, Chika, Robin Thicke, Battlecat, Lauren Jauregui, Cory Henry, Anderson .Paak, to Mono Neon, Terrace Martin, Kamasi Washington, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd, with special nights honoring some of the biggest members of the industry such as Quincy Jones and George Clinton. In January, Jammcard released the live performance with Martin and Washington as a live album, Terrace Martin’s Gray Area – Live at the JammJam, on Jammcard Music, one of the latest additions to the Jammcard collective.

Since inception, Jammcard has been making waves in the media, receiving love fromForbes,Billboard, and Rolling Stone, as well as Pollstar who anticipates that the company will revolutionize the touring industry. Outside of the music world, Jammcard’s activities have been covered in the likes of DAZED andGQ who noted their involvement with Cornish’s curation in Kanye’s Sunday Service.

For more information on Jammcard and membership applications, visit jammcard.com.